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An accomplished linguist, #CharlesWheatstone could read scientific topics in multiple languages & used this ability to study treatise on #Electricity by leading scientists. In particular, the earlier work of the Italian #AlessandroVolta (1745-1827) and his #VoltaicPile invention helped Wheatstone solve the problem of #Telegraphy & develop the World’s 1st practical #Telegraph.
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The electrical #Telegraph was invented by #CharlesWheatstone & #WilliamFothergillCooke. Cooke wanted to transmit information between signal boxes using electricity to ensure the safe operation of steam trains, but he lacked the scientific knowledge. Wheatstone rectified Cooke’s concept & together they created the 1st Telegraph, & in 1846 founded the #ElectricTelegraphCompany.
In Source: Science Museum
After the invention of the #Telegraph by #CharlesWheatstone & #WilliamFothergillCooke the #ElectricTelegraphCompany was not immediately profitable, despite a patent & a monopoly of electrical telegraphy. The Railways had adopted a simpler, cheaper system by the American #SamuelMorse, so Wheatstone invented the #PaperTapeReader to automatically transmit #MorseCode at high speed.
In Source: Science Museum
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